I used to do 0805, but now I get mostly 0603. I find them easier to work with when they're smaller for some reason.
For larger caps I tend to get either aluminum electrolytic: UWF1C100MCL1GB
or what I've been getting lately is tantalum which are almost twice the cost, but nice to work with.
Smaller caps for bypass and such would be ceramic: C0603C105Z8VACTU
Remember to look at the prices for 100+, because it's like a third the cost.
Anyway, if there's any other options, let me know, cuz those are the caps I've settled on after a few orders. If there's something else better, let me know.
Obviously these are standard for digital circuits. I'm not crazy or smart enough for analog electronics.
I would have said Digikey is the expensive one. Mouser is most often my first choice. Newark sells PICs for very near the same price as Microchip Direct which is about 1/2 the digikey price. If I am buying more the a few bits I check to see who is lowest.
Digikey has a better selection of most everything.
EDIT: Regarding caps. To start with get the .1uF for bypass and caps for crystals like 22 and 33 pf. Past that order on a per project basis. Always get a few extra. They make SMD crystals too.
Yes, that's why I listed Mouser first. Digikey has a better search engine, that's why I used it for that. Didn't know Newark was cheaper on ANYTHING, thanks for the tip.
Yes, that's why I listed Mouser first. Digikey has a better search engine, that's why I used it for that. Didn't know Newark was cheaper on ANYTHING, thanks for the tip.
Wow. I was fearful of 805's at first. I have not tried smaller parts.
When I first ordered from Newark there was a contract price listed which was very attractive. After about a year I found out it was the contract price for purchases by Sandia National Laboratories. At that point the fixed it and I had to pay like everyone else
I dont think you can even top that. Just sometimes you have to buy more than needed like in the thousands range but you save a ton of cash buying it like that.
I speak with him about once a month. He is dong well. You will not see here.
The last time we talked he had a PIC moving a robot.
I was just searching for a cheap source for more 75HC595's. Jameco had them for 10 cents each in quan ity 10. That was OK since I need 20. But they only had 1 in stock. The place can be trying.
If you are going to do audio work you will not need the same set of parts as a person doing a home control network.
This could work for you if your interests are not too varied. Find about 6 or so projects you would be interested in building. Look at the parts which are common to two or more projects. If they are inexpensive get a few.
Some parts like common transistors are so cheap I suggest buying what could well be a life time supply. For example about $3 will get 100 2n3904 or 2n3906 's. Then when you get them verify the pinout with a multi meter and write it on the package you store them in. It will save time.